piece of the puzzle

noun phrase

: part of the solution to a question or problem

Researchers are close to finding a solution, but they haven't found the final pieces of the puzzle.

The restaurant is trying to attract more customers, and the new menu is an important piece of the puzzle.

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The goal is to paint a bigger picture with clients and that is best done when our teams can understand how each piece of the puzzle fits. —

Abbey Klaassen, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Microbes can become a crucial piece of the puzzle during the process of investigating a death by aiding in constructing more precise timelines, even in extreme conditions. —

Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024 The choreography, of course, was only one piece of the puzzle. —

Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024 Halsey just unveiled the latest piece of the puzzle for her upcoming album The Great Impersonator, sharing the track list with a clever video posted to the singer/songwriter’s socials Wednesday (Sept. 25). —

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for piece of the puzzle

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